Elimination Method:

The equations are

                 Equation (1)

                 Equation (2)

Since the coefficients of the y-terms are additive inverses, you can eliminate these terms by adding the equations. Add the equations to eliminate variable y.

Write the equations in column form and add the corresponding columns.

Divide each side by 26.

Now, find the y value by substituting  in either equation.

              (Equation 1)

Subtract 10 from each side.

Add to each side.

Multiply each side by 2.

The solution is .